Wednesday, 7 January 2015

I Listen

I listen to the sounds of silence,I listen to the deafening noises.I listen to the calm crashing of ways,I listen to the clamour of swaying rose beds.I listen to the shouts for help,I listen to the shouts of disdain.I listen to cries of help,I listen to cries of pain.I listen to the chaos of the world around me,I listen to the peace of the world inside.And then most of all,I listen to myself

Yes, listening to oneself is so important and very much in the spirit of introspection - which was the direction I went with the prompt. Your use of anaphora repetition here was an inspired choice and very effective.

When we listen is the time we will realize all the differences that we can make. I know that money rules the world, that is a fact we can't escape, but don't let it become a vice in which it stops someone from helping another by listening to their story. Great story you have weaved together here.

A wonderfully interesting list--some of these images--sounds are so striking--the sounds of the rose beds--really quite fascinating--great if you can listen to yourself too. Thanks. (This is Karin of http://manicddaily.wordpress.com) k.